Interview with Othella Gaskins

Partial Transcript: First thing I'd like to know is where and when you were born.

Segment Synopsis: Gaskins discusses his education and early career.

Keywords: Russell County; University of Kentucky

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: Did it prepare you for becoming the administrator here?

Segment Synopsis: Gaskins discusses his duties when he was superintendent including overseeing integration.

Keywords: Russell County

Subjects: Roads--Construction School integration School superintendents Student transportation

Partial Transcript: Did you ever have pressure by the board?

Segment Synopsis: Gaskins discusses politics in the area and how that effected his job as superintendent.

Keywords: Combs, Bert; Russell County

Subjects: School boards School superintendents

Partial Transcript: What about athletics in this situation here?

Segment Synopsis: Gaskins discusses how school athletics effected policy.

Keywords: Russell County

Subjects: School sports

Partial Transcript: Who would you consider are the real decision makers in the county?

Segment Synopsis: Gaskins discusses the amount of influence that the school board has.

Keywords: Russell County

Subjects: School boards